Archive - 2012 - News Article
June 11th
HOPKINTON - If you have ever been confused as to which door to use when standing outside the front entrance of Hopkinton Town Hall, you are not alone. Town Manager William McGarry admitted that the two front doors often cause confusion amongst visitors, and it would benefit all if town hall had a more prominent entrance way for the public.
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
WARWICK – Local boy scouts got a taste of fame at a screening of Wes Anderson’s “Moonrise Kingdom” at Showcase Cinema in Warwick Thursday night.
Excited shrieks echoed through the theater as the scouts saw themselves on the big screen.
“It was fun, it was a different experience,” said Noah Morin, 14, a local boy scout. “We had to wear really short shorts and get haircuts.”
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
NARRAGANSETT—The Town Council approved first readings of two ordinances Monday evening which would increase sewer and water rates for residents. In January, the town hired Pioneer Consulting Group, Inc., to review the town’s Wastewater and Water Funds, and because of internal and external factors, there was a need to revise rates.
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – One hundred sixty graduates comprising The Prout School’s Class of 2012 crossed the stage at URI’s Ryan Center Tuesday night as they received their diplomas, ready to begin the next chapter in their lives.
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
PROVIDENCE—This past week, Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee signed into law the ‘Good-Time’ bill, which will prevent criminals convicted of serious offenses from being released earlier because of good behavior. The legislation, drafted last year by Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin and introduced by Representative Teresa Tanzi (D-South Kingstown, Narragansett), along with Senator V. Susan Sosnowski (D-South Kingstown, New Shoreham), is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2012.
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
June 10th
By MARTHA SMITH
Special to the Standard
NORTH KINGSTOWN – What do you get when you combine members of the Rhode Island Wild Plant Society, graduates of the URI Master Gardeners program, a trio of landscape professionals, Plum Beach Garden Clubbers and a batch of cheerful volunteers?
In the wrong hands, you could have too mulch of a good thing. Sorry. I couldn’t help myself.
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
June 9th
NORTH KINGSTOWN – The sound of a wolf’s soulful song to the skies fills the air in Dave Hornoff’s cozy cabin on Pojac Point. It is coming from a video playing on his laptop.
No, wait! It’s coming from his gorgeous Australian shepherd Cheney (for Lon, the actor, not Dick, the heartbeat-away-from-the-presidency guy.)
Wait! It’s coming from Dave’s cell phone.
Oh, good grief. It’s coming from all three. At once.
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
June 8th
By PAUL J. SPETRINI
pspetrini@ricentral.com
NORTH KINGSTOWN—When North Kingstown senior Stephanie Andersen learned, in her sophomore year, she ranked second in the class of 2012, she knew the rest of her time in high school could be spent either chasing the top spot or accepting that every aspect of your life can’t be controlled.
“As a sophomore I was really proud of [second place] and I definitely wanted to keep that spot,” she recalls. “But after a while, I just had to let go and realize you can only do your best and see where it goes from there.”
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
June 7th
By PAUL J. SPETRINI
pspetrini@ricentral.com
NORTH KINGSTOWN—North Kingstown High School senior Olivia Edwards is not perfect.
At least, that’s what she would have you believe.
The valedictorian for NK’s Class of 2012, Edwards says she has learned a lot about herself over the past four years. When she stands in front of her fellow classmates at graduation tomorrow evening at the Ryan Center at URI, the shy teenager with a passion for playing the cello will share what she feels is the biggest lesson she’ll take away from high school.
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
June 6th
What does it take to get to the top?
For North Kingstown seniors Olivia Edwards and Stephanie Andersen, the answer to that question was hard work, studying and a lot of fun.
This week, the Standard-Times profiles the valedictorian and salutatorian of NK High School ahead of Friday's graduation and gives you an inside look at what drove the two to find success both in and out of the classroom.
In addition, we bring you the latest news from the Exeter Town Council and tell you about a certain NK School Committee member who will seek election to the town council this November.
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
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